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Friend Or Foe: Chapter 31 Not Her
Vio's POV
Over the next week I convinced myself I had to tell Shane I loved him. But the past week with John being with me had been completely wonderful. And I was falling for him, slightly. He was so sweet. I felt horrible for loving Shane at the same time. But Shane practically owned my heart, and me. He had me wrapped around his finger and he didn't even realize it. And now he needed to know. He should know.
John was supposed to be here tonight, it was SmackDown's 500th episode. But he had come in on an earlier day due to a meeting with Vince. So Nattie had kept me company when I flew back on the road, since I wasn't really talking to any of my family. Carmi and Jeff had both tried calling me a few times, but I ignored their calls. I was still hurt from what Carmi said about me. And I was still angry at Jeff.
And Shane. He hadn't tried to call me, or anything. Which is a first. We went practically a whole week without talking, that never happens. It's too hard usually to not talk to each other that long. So I was slightly worried about seeing him tonight.
I bit my lips nervously and kept brushing my bangs out of my eyes, and they just kept falling back in place. I blew my breath out, puffing my bangs out of place. I shook my head and they fell back. “Dammit,” I muttered to myself as I dug in my pockets for a bobby pin. I found one and pulled it out of my pocket with a little “a-ha!” and then I used it to hold back my bangs. “Better,” I confirmed with a nod.
Why am I so nervous? You're just going to talk to Shane. The Shane that you can talk about anything with. I bit my lip again and looked up at the ceiling. I adjusted my bag on my shoulder and then came to a stop in front of the Diva's locker room. I opened it up to find Nattie, Eve, Layla, and the Bella Twins in there. “Hey ladies,” I greeted with a smile.
“Hey Vio!” Nattie and Eve said in unison. They both came over and hugged me. I hugged them back and then separated and set my bag down in my claimed area. A few minutes later, while I was getting ready for my dark match Maryse came in. She smiled over at me and I waved back. Her grin widened and she set her bag down next to mine on the opposite side of Nattie. “Hey Violet,” she said, her accent showing through.
I smiled at that. “So, Miss Maryse, what is up with your Frenchy self?” I asked. “Oh, nothing really.” she spoke something in French and I just nodded. She smiled at me, “you have no idea what I just said, do you?” she asked. I shook my head, “not a clue.” She laughed, “it's okay...maybe I'll teach you some French phrases,” she said, with a flick of her hair.
I smiled happily, “totally, we could have a girls night...in, and you could teach me!” I said, giddily. Maryse nodded excitedly and we hugged. “What are my number 1 American friend and number 1 Canadian girlfriend up to?” Nattie asked with a smirk. “Just getting to know each other better,” Maryse stated with a smirk of her own. “It's nice to know I'm you favorite American,” I said with a smirk, flipping my hair over my shoulder faking arrogance.
Both women giggled and I just shrugged. “Oh, that makes you so important Vio,” Nattie laughed, patting my shoulder. I rolled my eyes, along with Maryse. We chatted for a while longer but, staying in the Diva's locker room long enough, you're bound to hear gossip. And tonight was no exception.
“Did you hear?” Nikki whispered to Brie and Layla. “No what?” Brie asked, curiously. “One of those shitty knockouts from T.N.A. is here tonight,” she said with total disgust. “Really, no way!” Layla said, a bit loudly. Nattie had been listening in as well and snorted. Then all three of us simultaneously rolled our eyes.
“Do you believe any of that?” I asked the two Canadians. They both shook their heads, but I had a feeling...”I mean, why would a knockout be here. Is she stupid or something?” I asked, shrugging. “She must be if she is,” Maryse stated making motions with her hands. I smiled at her then looked over at Layla. “Hey, Layla. I'll meet you at the gorilla position ten minutes before our match,” I told her with a nod.
“And I'll see you two later, okay?” I said with a smile. Nattie and Maryse nodded and then I left the room. It was time to tell Shane.
I was walking down the hall, trying to find Shane. He hadn't been in his locker room, it had been empty. No Jeff or Carmi or Jimmy. No one. Then I heard voices. I recognized them as Shane, Jeff, Ron, and Jimmy. I smiled walking toward the voices.
I turned the corner and stopped in my tracks. Her. No. Not her. Not her. Not her. I shook my head slightly then retreated a few steps back around the corner. I flattened myself against the wall, it was my only type of support. That sight, it disgusted me. Her arms, her fakes boobs, her dyed fake blond hair.
Velvet Sky aka Jamie Szantyr. Shane's ex-girlfriend. They broke up a while ago, like back before I started dating Matt. Right when he got injured. But now, she was here, and she was kissing Shane. I was too late. I was too fucking late.
I glanced down the hall when I heard another familiar voice and saw Carmi, Mike and Jomo walking down the hall. Carmi spotted me, leaning up against the wall and headed over to me, already looking apologetic. “Hey Vio,” she greeted quietly. I met her eyes and swallowed. “Hey Carmi.” then she realized I was acting strangely.
“What's wrong?” she asked as Mike and Jomo finally came up to us. I pointed around the corner. She cocked her head slightly to the side then walked around the corner. She came running back within seconds. “Holy mother fucker I never ever wanted to see my brother shoving his tongue down anyone's throat. I've just had the unpleasant experience of having to see my worst nightmare,” she said, gasping for breath. We were both pretty much hyperventilating.
She came over to me and hugged me. “You were gonna tell him, weren't you?” she asked quietly so only I would hear. I nodded and Carmi sighed, “fuck, Shane is such an idiot, I swear,” she muttered. She pulled away frowning. John looked at her worriedly. “What's up babe?” he asked. “Shane, I think is back together with Jamie,” she told him. “Jamie as in Velvet Sky from TNA Jamie?” he asked. Carmi nodded.
He looked at me, “fuck.” he muttered. He knew something. “What happened, why is he with her,” I asked John, poking his chest. He looked at me surprised by my sudden anger. Carmi was looking between me and John. “What exactly happened when you went to talk to my brother?” she asked. John swallowed. “Nothing, I just didn't realize how stupid your brother is,” he mumbled. Carmi's eyes widened, “what the fuck happened!” she yelled.
“Hey, what's going on over here!?!” Ron asked as he and the rest of the group rounded the corner and saw us. My gaze instantly dropped to the floor. “Hey Vio,” It was Jeff. I looked up and only looked at him, and no one else. “Can I talk to you, alone?” he asked. I nodded and we walked away from everyone else.
We stopped a few hallways away and sat on a stack of crates. “I had to talk to you Vio,” he said quietly. I looked up at him skeptically. “Why?” I asked bitterly. He sighed, “I guess I deserve that reaction.” I scoffed, “ya think?” I said sarcastically. He sighed again, but louder. “Violet, I just wanted to apologize. I'm sorry, I'm not you. I make my own decisions as you make yours and we don't agree on some things. I apologize for what I said,” he said all in one breath.
I stared down at the ground, tears coming to my eyes. I started crying and Jeff thought is was him. “Vio, i'm so sorry, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings so badly,” he whispered pulling me into my arms. I shook my head, “it's not you Jeff. It's Shane.” I said, resting my head on his shoulder. “What? You mean him and Jamie?” he asked. I sniffled, “Is everyone clueless except Carmi?” I asked, rhetorically.
Jeff sighed again, “why are you crying. What did Shane do?” I pulled away and slid off the crates. “You know what Jeff, if you can't figure it out then I shouldn't be here, okay?” I said, starting to walk away. “Vio, wait!?!” he called after me. He grabbed my arm spinning me around. “Really, what did he do, other than what you said. He stopped 'loving' you. He's moving on just like you have, so you can be happy with John and he can be happy with Jamie.”
“I DON'T WANT HIM TO MOVE ON!” I yelled. “I LOVE HIM JEFF!!!” Jeff stared at me, “do you think I don't know that!?! Vio, seriously, you're like my little sister. I think I can read your emotions well enough!” he growled. “But you're treating Shane so cruelly, it's just not fair to him. Stop playing with him, and I think, now that he's with Jamie again, that you should just stop and leave him the hell alone.” Jeff stated.
I glared at him, “You know, consider your apology not accepted.”
I walked back down the halls and came to where everyone was. But there was quite a skirmish. John and Mike were holding Carmi back. Shane was holding Jamie, who had the beginnings of what looked to be a black eye. I walked up beside John and Carmi saw me. She immediately stopped struggling against her boyfriend. “Uh...Vio, hey...” she trailed off innocently. I cocked an eyebrow at her. “What did you do?” I asked, wiping away the last of my tears.
She noticed but answered my question instead of commenting on that. “She fucking punched me!” Jamie screeched. “Did you provoke her?” I asked. God, I sounded like such a mom. “Uh...” no one answered the question. “I'm guessing she did,” I rolled my eyes. “Do I have to punish someone?” I asked. Everyone shook their heads and pointed at Jamie. “She started it.” Mike stated.
“Thank you Mike, it does pay off to be a tattle-tale sometimes,” I smirked looking over at Jamie. “Leave Carmi alone and she'll leave you alone. You don't have to beef it out with her 'cause we all know she'll kick your ass. So to keep the peace I suggest you be a fucking angel while you're here. Or there will be trouble and I will punish someone,” I said, looking at everyone, “do I make myself clear?”
“Yes,” everyone said in unison, even Jamie. “YAY! Mama Vio is back!” Jimmy and Mike yelled together. I laughed, now the only people we were missing were Jeff and Matt, then we'd be a whole again...
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Over the next week I convinced myself I had to tell Shane I loved him. But the past week with John being with me had been completely wonderful. And I was falling for him, slightly. He was so sweet. I felt horrible for loving Shane at the same time. But Shane practically owned my heart, and me. He had me wrapped around his finger and he didn't even realize it. And now he needed to know. He should know.
John was supposed to be here tonight, it was SmackDown's 500th episode. But he had come in on an earlier day due to a meeting with Vince. So Nattie had kept me company when I flew back on the road, since I wasn't really talking to any of my family. Carmi and Jeff had both tried calling me a few times, but I ignored their calls. I was still hurt from what Carmi said about me. And I was still angry at Jeff.
And Shane. He hadn't tried to call me, or anything. Which is a first. We went practically a whole week without talking, that never happens. It's too hard usually to not talk to each other that long. So I was slightly worried about seeing him tonight.
I bit my lips nervously and kept brushing my bangs out of my eyes, and they just kept falling back in place. I blew my breath out, puffing my bangs out of place. I shook my head and they fell back. “Dammit,” I muttered to myself as I dug in my pockets for a bobby pin. I found one and pulled it out of my pocket with a little “a-ha!” and then I used it to hold back my bangs. “Better,” I confirmed with a nod.
Why am I so nervous? You're just going to talk to Shane. The Shane that you can talk about anything with. I bit my lip again and looked up at the ceiling. I adjusted my bag on my shoulder and then came to a stop in front of the Diva's locker room. I opened it up to find Nattie, Eve, Layla, and the Bella Twins in there. “Hey ladies,” I greeted with a smile.
“Hey Vio!” Nattie and Eve said in unison. They both came over and hugged me. I hugged them back and then separated and set my bag down in my claimed area. A few minutes later, while I was getting ready for my dark match Maryse came in. She smiled over at me and I waved back. Her grin widened and she set her bag down next to mine on the opposite side of Nattie. “Hey Violet,” she said, her accent showing through.
I smiled at that. “So, Miss Maryse, what is up with your Frenchy self?” I asked. “Oh, nothing really.” she spoke something in French and I just nodded. She smiled at me, “you have no idea what I just said, do you?” she asked. I shook my head, “not a clue.” She laughed, “it's okay...maybe I'll teach you some French phrases,” she said, with a flick of her hair.
I smiled happily, “totally, we could have a girls night...in, and you could teach me!” I said, giddily. Maryse nodded excitedly and we hugged. “What are my number 1 American friend and number 1 Canadian girlfriend up to?” Nattie asked with a smirk. “Just getting to know each other better,” Maryse stated with a smirk of her own. “It's nice to know I'm you favorite American,” I said with a smirk, flipping my hair over my shoulder faking arrogance.
Both women giggled and I just shrugged. “Oh, that makes you so important Vio,” Nattie laughed, patting my shoulder. I rolled my eyes, along with Maryse. We chatted for a while longer but, staying in the Diva's locker room long enough, you're bound to hear gossip. And tonight was no exception.
“Did you hear?” Nikki whispered to Brie and Layla. “No what?” Brie asked, curiously. “One of those shitty knockouts from T.N.A. is here tonight,” she said with total disgust. “Really, no way!” Layla said, a bit loudly. Nattie had been listening in as well and snorted. Then all three of us simultaneously rolled our eyes.
“Do you believe any of that?” I asked the two Canadians. They both shook their heads, but I had a feeling...”I mean, why would a knockout be here. Is she stupid or something?” I asked, shrugging. “She must be if she is,” Maryse stated making motions with her hands. I smiled at her then looked over at Layla. “Hey, Layla. I'll meet you at the gorilla position ten minutes before our match,” I told her with a nod.
“And I'll see you two later, okay?” I said with a smile. Nattie and Maryse nodded and then I left the room. It was time to tell Shane.
I was walking down the hall, trying to find Shane. He hadn't been in his locker room, it had been empty. No Jeff or Carmi or Jimmy. No one. Then I heard voices. I recognized them as Shane, Jeff, Ron, and Jimmy. I smiled walking toward the voices.
I turned the corner and stopped in my tracks. Her. No. Not her. Not her. Not her. I shook my head slightly then retreated a few steps back around the corner. I flattened myself against the wall, it was my only type of support. That sight, it disgusted me. Her arms, her fakes boobs, her dyed fake blond hair.
Velvet Sky aka Jamie Szantyr. Shane's ex-girlfriend. They broke up a while ago, like back before I started dating Matt. Right when he got injured. But now, she was here, and she was kissing Shane. I was too late. I was too fucking late.
I glanced down the hall when I heard another familiar voice and saw Carmi, Mike and Jomo walking down the hall. Carmi spotted me, leaning up against the wall and headed over to me, already looking apologetic. “Hey Vio,” she greeted quietly. I met her eyes and swallowed. “Hey Carmi.” then she realized I was acting strangely.
“What's wrong?” she asked as Mike and Jomo finally came up to us. I pointed around the corner. She cocked her head slightly to the side then walked around the corner. She came running back within seconds. “Holy mother fucker I never ever wanted to see my brother shoving his tongue down anyone's throat. I've just had the unpleasant experience of having to see my worst nightmare,” she said, gasping for breath. We were both pretty much hyperventilating.
She came over to me and hugged me. “You were gonna tell him, weren't you?” she asked quietly so only I would hear. I nodded and Carmi sighed, “fuck, Shane is such an idiot, I swear,” she muttered. She pulled away frowning. John looked at her worriedly. “What's up babe?” he asked. “Shane, I think is back together with Jamie,” she told him. “Jamie as in Velvet Sky from TNA Jamie?” he asked. Carmi nodded.
He looked at me, “fuck.” he muttered. He knew something. “What happened, why is he with her,” I asked John, poking his chest. He looked at me surprised by my sudden anger. Carmi was looking between me and John. “What exactly happened when you went to talk to my brother?” she asked. John swallowed. “Nothing, I just didn't realize how stupid your brother is,” he mumbled. Carmi's eyes widened, “what the fuck happened!” she yelled.
“Hey, what's going on over here!?!” Ron asked as he and the rest of the group rounded the corner and saw us. My gaze instantly dropped to the floor. “Hey Vio,” It was Jeff. I looked up and only looked at him, and no one else. “Can I talk to you, alone?” he asked. I nodded and we walked away from everyone else.
We stopped a few hallways away and sat on a stack of crates. “I had to talk to you Vio,” he said quietly. I looked up at him skeptically. “Why?” I asked bitterly. He sighed, “I guess I deserve that reaction.” I scoffed, “ya think?” I said sarcastically. He sighed again, but louder. “Violet, I just wanted to apologize. I'm sorry, I'm not you. I make my own decisions as you make yours and we don't agree on some things. I apologize for what I said,” he said all in one breath.
I stared down at the ground, tears coming to my eyes. I started crying and Jeff thought is was him. “Vio, i'm so sorry, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings so badly,” he whispered pulling me into my arms. I shook my head, “it's not you Jeff. It's Shane.” I said, resting my head on his shoulder. “What? You mean him and Jamie?” he asked. I sniffled, “Is everyone clueless except Carmi?” I asked, rhetorically.
Jeff sighed again, “why are you crying. What did Shane do?” I pulled away and slid off the crates. “You know what Jeff, if you can't figure it out then I shouldn't be here, okay?” I said, starting to walk away. “Vio, wait!?!” he called after me. He grabbed my arm spinning me around. “Really, what did he do, other than what you said. He stopped 'loving' you. He's moving on just like you have, so you can be happy with John and he can be happy with Jamie.”
“I DON'T WANT HIM TO MOVE ON!” I yelled. “I LOVE HIM JEFF!!!” Jeff stared at me, “do you think I don't know that!?! Vio, seriously, you're like my little sister. I think I can read your emotions well enough!” he growled. “But you're treating Shane so cruelly, it's just not fair to him. Stop playing with him, and I think, now that he's with Jamie again, that you should just stop and leave him the hell alone.” Jeff stated.
I glared at him, “You know, consider your apology not accepted.”
I walked back down the halls and came to where everyone was. But there was quite a skirmish. John and Mike were holding Carmi back. Shane was holding Jamie, who had the beginnings of what looked to be a black eye. I walked up beside John and Carmi saw me. She immediately stopped struggling against her boyfriend. “Uh...Vio, hey...” she trailed off innocently. I cocked an eyebrow at her. “What did you do?” I asked, wiping away the last of my tears.
She noticed but answered my question instead of commenting on that. “She fucking punched me!” Jamie screeched. “Did you provoke her?” I asked. God, I sounded like such a mom. “Uh...” no one answered the question. “I'm guessing she did,” I rolled my eyes. “Do I have to punish someone?” I asked. Everyone shook their heads and pointed at Jamie. “She started it.” Mike stated.
“Thank you Mike, it does pay off to be a tattle-tale sometimes,” I smirked looking over at Jamie. “Leave Carmi alone and she'll leave you alone. You don't have to beef it out with her 'cause we all know she'll kick your ass. So to keep the peace I suggest you be a fucking angel while you're here. Or there will be trouble and I will punish someone,” I said, looking at everyone, “do I make myself clear?”
“Yes,” everyone said in unison, even Jamie. “YAY! Mama Vio is back!” Jimmy and Mike yelled together. I laughed, now the only people we were missing were Jeff and Matt, then we'd be a whole again...
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